Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Camden, SC & Kershaw County.
Lettice D. Smith
Apr 21, 2017
“So do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” On Friday, April 21, 2017, God saw fit to call his beloved daughter, Lettice Deneen Smith home not made by man. “Nina” was born June 17,...
Amos Adamson
Apr 13, 2017
Deacon Amos Adamson was born on May 9, 1933, the eldest child of the late Ophelia Mae Adamson. He received his education at the Hickman Elementary School and the Kershaw County Vocational School, currently known as ATEC, where he obtained his high school diploma, the GED. As a young man, Deacon Adamson joined the United States Navy, serving aboard ship...
Kaaren Ellen Hammond
Apr 9, 2017
Kaaren Ellen Hammond was born April 29, 1966 to the late George Hammond and Priscilla Reid Hammond in Washington, DC. Kaaren went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 3:00 pm. Kaaren lived an exemplary life and was loved by many. She spent her formative years in the Public Schools in Camden, South Carolina, Kershaw County...
Ray Williams
Mar 12, 2017
Mr. Ray Williams, son of Eloise Green Williams and the late David Williams, Sr. was born May 22, 1949 in Florence, South Carolina. He entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Kershaw Health in Camden, South Carolina. Mr. Williams was fondly known as "Doc" to family and friends. He graduated from Wilson High School in Florence, South...
Yvonne Bingham
Mar 11, 2017
Yvonne Carol Spears Bingham was born August 13, 1961 in Stamford, Connecticut to the late Arnold Anthony Spears and the late Dorothy (Betty) Bannister Spears. She entered into eternal life at her residence in Camden, South Carolina on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Yvonne was educated in the public schools of Stamford, where she lived most of her life. She was...
Rosheed Jae-Von Goodwin
Mar 5, 2017
Ro'Sheed Jae-Von Goodwin entered into eternal life on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at McLeod Health Clarendon Hospital in Manning, South Carolina. Born April 30, 2004 in Richland County, he was a son of Tiffany Sumpter and Robert Goodwin. Ro'Sheed received his religious training at Greater Faith & Joy Tabernacle where he was a member. He was educated in the public...
Willie James Nelson
Mar 2, 2017
Mr. Willie James “Doc” Nelson was born on November 3, 1937 to the late Eskie Dixon and the late Ida Nelson. He was a faithful member of New Revelation Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. George Gaymon until his health failed. He worked as a Construction Heavy Equipment Operator (CHEO). He was the Asst. Manger of the Gospel...
Aaron Blakeney, Sr
Feb 6, 2017
Born August 4, 1939 in Camden, South Carolina to the late James Blakeney and Mattie Baskins. He was the seventh of 13 children, eight of whom preceded him in death. He departed this life February 6, 2017 at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Aaron grew up in Camden, where at a young age he accepted Christ and attended Mt. Moriah...
Irene M. Wood
Feb 4, 2017
Mrs. Irene Mickle Wood peacefully entered into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, February 4, 2017. She was born July 25, 1926 in Ridgeway, South Carolina to the late Mr. Mose Mickle and the late Mrs. Maggie Crim Mickle. Mrs. Wood was educated in the public schools of Kershaw County. At an early age, she received her early religious...
Doshia C. Drakeford
Jan 31, 2017
Deaconess Doshia C. Drakeford entered into eternal life at the Clinton Nursing Home in Clinton, Maryland on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Born in Keshaw County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Wylie Clark and Odessa Clark. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church where she supported her church with her presence, finance and prayers. While living...
Mary A. Jones
Jan 15, 2017
Our beloved mother Mrs. Mary Ann Alexander Jones was born on 11 of July 1941 to the late Landy Alexander, Sr. and Annie Robinson Alexander of Camden, SC. She entered into eternal rest on the 15 of January 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Mary Ann Jones received Christ at an early age and was baptized at St....
Shirley Elaine (Woods) Dowdell
Jan 13, 2017
Mrs. Shirley Elaine Woods Dowdell departed this life on Friday, January 13, 2017 at her home in Lugoff, South Carolina surrounded by her family. She was born, May 8, 1955 in Blaney, South Carolina to the late Mr. James Woods and Mrs. Gertrude Woods. At an early age she became a member of Unity United Methodist Church in Lugoff, South...
Ada (Johnson) Stewart
Jan 11, 2017
Mrs. Ada Mae Johnson (Owen) Stewart was born on December 29, 1927 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Ada Mae was the second oldest of five children born to the late Walter and Lessie Fogle Johnson. She was married to James Elliott “Shep” Stewart in 1968 and, together, they lived in Lugoff, South Carolina. She departed this life on Wednesday, January 11,...
Alma Jean Scriven
Jan 4, 2017
Alma J. Scriven was born July 27, 1938 in Holly Hill, SC to Ernest and Alma Cummings. She gained her wings to Glory on Wednesday morning, January 4, 2017 after prolonged illnesses. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clarence Scriven Sr., a son, Clarence Jr., a brother Harris Cummings, a sister Helen Allen, and a son-in-law Michael...
Rev. George Daniel Harris
Dec 20, 2016
For I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Hence forth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at that day; and not to me only but unto all them also that love his..."> https://www.georgeecollinsfh.com/notices/RevGeorge-Harris
Joseph Lee Murphy
Dec 18, 2016
Mr. Joseph Lee Murphy (Joe Murphy), the son of the late Mrs. Josephine Murphy was educated in Kershaw County Public Schools and graduated from Jackson High School. He was a "star" on the Jackson High School Tigers Football Team. He attended the South Carolina Area Trade School, (Presently Denmark Tech.) in Denmark, South Carolina where he earned his Barber's Degree....
John L. Goodwin
Dec 18, 2016
John L. Goodwin, the son of the late Johnnie and Daisy Scott Goodwin, was born January 15, 1919 in Kershaw County. He entered into eternal rest on December 18, 2016 at Kershaw Health. John was educated in the public schools of Kershaw County. He was reared in a Christian home and joined the St. John Baptist Church at an early...
Mattie (Gripper) Qualls
Dec 6, 2016
Mrs. Mattie Gripper Qualls, beloved daughter of the late Mr. Willie “Boo Boo” Gripper, Sr., and Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Gripper, was born on November 18, 1964. Mattie worked and retired from the Dorn Veterans Affairs Hospital in Columbia, SC. She was preceded in death by a brother, Willie “Boosie” Lee Gripper, Jr. Mattie leaves to cherish precious memories and celebrate...
Glenn (Buck) P. Thompson, Jr.
Nov 29, 2016
Glenn Phillip "Buck" Thompson, humbly bowed to God's will, then peacefully and quietly entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at his home in Camden, South Carolina. Buck was the son of the late Glenn Leroy and Willie Mae Brown Thompson, born January 21, 1936. He received his primary and early secondary education in the Kershaw County School...
Lettice D. Smith
Apr 21, 2017
“So do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” On Friday, April 21, 2017, God saw fit to call his beloved daughter, Lettice Deneen Smith home not made by man. “Nina” was born June 17,...
Amos Adamson
Apr 13, 2017
Deacon Amos Adamson was born on May 9, 1933, the eldest child of the late Ophelia Mae Adamson. He received his education at the Hickman Elementary School and the Kershaw County Vocational School, currently known as ATEC, where he obtained his high school diploma, the GED. As a young man, Deacon Adamson joined the United States Navy, serving aboard ship...
Kaaren Ellen Hammond
Apr 9, 2017
Kaaren Ellen Hammond was born April 29, 1966 to the late George Hammond and Priscilla Reid Hammond in Washington, DC. Kaaren went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 3:00 pm. Kaaren lived an exemplary life and was loved by many. She spent her formative years in the Public Schools in Camden, South Carolina, Kershaw County...
Ray Williams
Mar 12, 2017
Mr. Ray Williams, son of Eloise Green Williams and the late David Williams, Sr. was born May 22, 1949 in Florence, South Carolina. He entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Kershaw Health in Camden, South Carolina. Mr. Williams was fondly known as "Doc" to family and friends. He graduated from Wilson High School in Florence, South...
Yvonne Bingham
Mar 11, 2017
Yvonne Carol Spears Bingham was born August 13, 1961 in Stamford, Connecticut to the late Arnold Anthony Spears and the late Dorothy (Betty) Bannister Spears. She entered into eternal life at her residence in Camden, South Carolina on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Yvonne was educated in the public schools of Stamford, where she lived most of her life. She was...
Rosheed Jae-Von Goodwin
Mar 5, 2017
Ro'Sheed Jae-Von Goodwin entered into eternal life on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at McLeod Health Clarendon Hospital in Manning, South Carolina. Born April 30, 2004 in Richland County, he was a son of Tiffany Sumpter and Robert Goodwin. Ro'Sheed received his religious training at Greater Faith & Joy Tabernacle where he was a member. He was educated in the public...
Willie James Nelson
Mar 2, 2017
Mr. Willie James “Doc” Nelson was born on November 3, 1937 to the late Eskie Dixon and the late Ida Nelson. He was a faithful member of New Revelation Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. George Gaymon until his health failed. He worked as a Construction Heavy Equipment Operator (CHEO). He was the Asst. Manger of the Gospel...
Aaron Blakeney, Sr
Feb 6, 2017
Born August 4, 1939 in Camden, South Carolina to the late James Blakeney and Mattie Baskins. He was the seventh of 13 children, eight of whom preceded him in death. He departed this life February 6, 2017 at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Aaron grew up in Camden, where at a young age he accepted Christ and attended Mt. Moriah...
Irene M. Wood
Feb 4, 2017
Mrs. Irene Mickle Wood peacefully entered into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, February 4, 2017. She was born July 25, 1926 in Ridgeway, South Carolina to the late Mr. Mose Mickle and the late Mrs. Maggie Crim Mickle. Mrs. Wood was educated in the public schools of Kershaw County. At an early age, she received her early religious...
Doshia C. Drakeford
Jan 31, 2017
Deaconess Doshia C. Drakeford entered into eternal life at the Clinton Nursing Home in Clinton, Maryland on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Born in Keshaw County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Wylie Clark and Odessa Clark. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church where she supported her church with her presence, finance and prayers. While living...
Mary A. Jones
Jan 15, 2017
Our beloved mother Mrs. Mary Ann Alexander Jones was born on 11 of July 1941 to the late Landy Alexander, Sr. and Annie Robinson Alexander of Camden, SC. She entered into eternal rest on the 15 of January 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Mary Ann Jones received Christ at an early age and was baptized at St....
Shirley Elaine (Woods) Dowdell
Jan 13, 2017
Mrs. Shirley Elaine Woods Dowdell departed this life on Friday, January 13, 2017 at her home in Lugoff, South Carolina surrounded by her family. She was born, May 8, 1955 in Blaney, South Carolina to the late Mr. James Woods and Mrs. Gertrude Woods. At an early age she became a member of Unity United Methodist Church in Lugoff, South...
Ada (Johnson) Stewart
Jan 11, 2017
Mrs. Ada Mae Johnson (Owen) Stewart was born on December 29, 1927 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Ada Mae was the second oldest of five children born to the late Walter and Lessie Fogle Johnson. She was married to James Elliott “Shep” Stewart in 1968 and, together, they lived in Lugoff, South Carolina. She departed this life on Wednesday, January 11,...
Alma Jean Scriven
Jan 4, 2017
Alma J. Scriven was born July 27, 1938 in Holly Hill, SC to Ernest and Alma Cummings. She gained her wings to Glory on Wednesday morning, January 4, 2017 after prolonged illnesses. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clarence Scriven Sr., a son, Clarence Jr., a brother Harris Cummings, a sister Helen Allen, and a son-in-law Michael...
Rev. George Daniel Harris
Dec 20, 2016
For I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Hence forth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at that day; and not to me only but unto all them also that love his..."> https://www.georgeecollinsfh.com/notices/RevGeorge-Harris
Joseph Lee Murphy
Dec 18, 2016
Mr. Joseph Lee Murphy (Joe Murphy), the son of the late Mrs. Josephine Murphy was educated in Kershaw County Public Schools and graduated from Jackson High School. He was a "star" on the Jackson High School Tigers Football Team. He attended the South Carolina Area Trade School, (Presently Denmark Tech.) in Denmark, South Carolina where he earned his Barber's Degree....
John L. Goodwin
Dec 18, 2016
John L. Goodwin, the son of the late Johnnie and Daisy Scott Goodwin, was born January 15, 1919 in Kershaw County. He entered into eternal rest on December 18, 2016 at Kershaw Health. John was educated in the public schools of Kershaw County. He was reared in a Christian home and joined the St. John Baptist Church at an early...
Mattie (Gripper) Qualls
Dec 6, 2016
Mrs. Mattie Gripper Qualls, beloved daughter of the late Mr. Willie “Boo Boo” Gripper, Sr., and Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Gripper, was born on November 18, 1964. Mattie worked and retired from the Dorn Veterans Affairs Hospital in Columbia, SC. She was preceded in death by a brother, Willie “Boosie” Lee Gripper, Jr. Mattie leaves to cherish precious memories and celebrate...
Glenn (Buck) P. Thompson, Jr.
Nov 29, 2016
Glenn Phillip "Buck" Thompson, humbly bowed to God's will, then peacefully and quietly entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at his home in Camden, South Carolina. Buck was the son of the late Glenn Leroy and Willie Mae Brown Thompson, born January 21, 1936. He received his primary and early secondary education in the Kershaw County School...
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